Oakland-based RSU 18 teachers’ union calls for talks over safety as school begins

RSU 18 educators represented by the Maine Education Association called for school to be delayed Friday over COVID-19 concerns. With school beginning this week, talks will be scheduled soon.

Oakland-based school district approves reopening after teachers’ union rep calls plan ‘not safe’

As Regional School Unit 18 prepares to reopen for classroom instruction five days a week, Nancy Mitchell, co-president of the RSU 18 Education Association, warns it is "not possible to do this safely"

Oakland-based RSU 18 superintendent shares back-to-school plan

Regional School Unit 18 has developed a draft of what the upcoming school year could look like for students, including giving parents the option of having their children taught remotely, whether that is required or not.

Some summer camps in Waterville area to open this summer

Most summer camps in the Waterville area plan to open this summer, following guidelines of the Maine Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, while others have decided not to open because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Central Maine rural mail carriers take precautions during pandemic

Mail carrier Patrick Dapolito said the mail system is vital during the outbreak, but could be threatened as it is being used less.

Rome residents approve of $956,000 municipal budget at annual Town Meeting

This includes the approval of hiring a second full-time firefighter/paramedic to be based at Belgrade Lakes Fire Station.

Rome candidate’s ballot name dispute appears settled, but leaves sour feelings

Rome Budget Committee member Richard LaBelle, who is running for first selectman, disputed the town clerk's decision to put Heather Lynn Briggs' name on the ballot for second selectman as "Heather Hawes Briggs."

Neighbors Driving Neighbors honor volunteers

About 35 miles of Maine roads have been treated with now-banned sealant

The surfaces are safe to drive on, though, according to a Maine Department of Transportation official.

Maine to stop using certain road sealant on travel lanes after dangerous road conditions reported

The Maine Department of Transportation has decided to halt the use of fog sealant on roadways after finding its application is imprecise and involves too much "eyeballing."